The HR Director, reporting directly to the CEO/General Management, is responsible for defining and implementing the corporate HR strategy, ensuring optimal human capital management aligned with business objectives and supporting the company in growth and organizational transformation processes, including extraordinary operations such as mergers, acquisitions and integration with other companies.

With a strong legal background and solid experience across the main HR areas, the role ensures regulatory compliance, effective HR governance and the development of a fair, motivating and high-performance work environment.

Initially, the HR Director will directly coordinate two roles:

• HR Talent Acquisition Specialist: responsible for talent attraction, selection, and onboarding processes.

• HR Administration & Payroll Specialist: responsible for employment contracts, payroll and contributions management.

In the medium term, the HR Director will be responsible for expanding and structuring the HR team in line with the guidelines and strategic priorities he/she defines.

Main Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Governance: define and implement the overall HR strategy aligned with the company’s vision.

• Personnel Administration & Payroll: oversee employment contracts, payroll, and contributions management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.

• Labor Law & Employment Relations: ensure proper interpretation and application of labor regulations; manage disputes and pre-litigation issues.

• Union & Industrial Relations: lead negotiations with trade unions, manage collective agreements, address conflicts and maintain constructive dialogue with works councils and social partners.

• Extraordinary Operations (M&A, Mergers & Integrations): manage HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring effective cultural, organizational and contractual integration.

• Policies & Procedures: develop, update and disseminate corporate policies, internal regulations and codes of conduct.

• Corporate Welfare: design and implement welfare and benefit plans aligned with company strategy and employee needs.

• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: define talent attraction, selection and onboarding strategies; promote the company’s employer brand.

• Training & Development: foster professional development programs, career paths and growth opportunities.

• Change Management & Corporate Culture: support organizational transformation processes and promote a positive corporate climate.

• Compliance & Audit: ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards, coordinating internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Education: Law degree (preferably with a specialization in labor law).

• Experience: minimum 8–10 years in HR roles of increasing responsibility.

• Technical skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of Italian labor law.

  • Proven experience in industrial relations and complex union negotiations.

  • Experience managing HR aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integration processes.

  • Full command of all HR processes (administration, recruitment, training, development, welfare).

• Soft skills:

  • Leadership and the ability to influence at the executive level.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Strategic vision with a hands-on approach.

  • Strong change management capabilities.

• Languages: excellent written and spoken English.

Other skills 

• Integrity and confidentiality.

• Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to build trusting relationships.

• Cultural sensitivity and a focus on employee well-being.

Work location: Rome (city centre)

Compensation package and employment level will be defined based on the selected candidate’s experience and skills.

The interested candidates, of either sex, can send a detailed curriculum vitae, complete with photos and authorization for the processing of personal data (GDPR Regulation EU 2016/679).